点评:My wife & I had a really enjoyable visit to Ranfurly House and Hill of the O'Neill last Saturday, September 6th. The purpose of our visit was to take a walking tour of the various sites associated with the Battle of the Yellow Ford. All those who were on the tour congregated firstly at Ranfurly House, where we were welcomed and briefed by Suzanne & her team. The tour itself was hosted by Dr. Jim O'Neill, who has written a book and lectures on the Nine Years' War, of which the Battle of Yellow Ford is a part. Jim has a reservoir of knowledge of history, and his knowledge of the Yellow Ford battle is encyclopaedic. His delivery was never dull, but factual, easy-going and at the same time humorous when it deserved to be. The break for coffee during the tour allowed us to chat with our fellow travellers. Suzanne and the team were continually monitoring our safety on the roads adjacent to various locations where Jim spoke. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and recommend it to all who have even the smallest of interest in history, particularly as the war was the commencement of a watershed moment in Irish history, the ramifications of which we are experiencing today. Finally, a special word for Suzanne, who was welcoming, warm and caring, all the attributes required for her specific role.
翻译:9月6日,上周六,我和妻子在兰弗利庄园和奥尼尔山度过了一段非常愉快的时光。我们此行的目的是徒步游览与黄福特战役相关的各个遗址。所有参加行程的人员首先在兰弗利庄园集合,苏珊娜和她的团队在那里热情欢迎我们并为我们做了简要介绍。行程由吉姆·奥尼尔博士主持,他撰写了一本关于九年战争的书籍并举办过讲座,黄福特战役是其中的一部分。吉姆历史渊博,他对黄福特战役的了解堪称百科全书。他的讲解从不枯燥乏味,务实、轻松,同时不时穿插着应有的幽默。旅途中,我们利用喝咖啡的间隙与其他旅伴聊天。苏珊娜和她的团队在吉姆讲解的各个地点附近的道路上持续关注着我们的安全。我们非常享受这一天,并推荐给所有对历史哪怕是一点点兴趣的人,尤其是这场战争是爱尔兰历史上一个分水岭的开端,而我们今天正在经历它的影响。最后,我要特别感谢苏珊娜,她热情好客、热情周到、充满关怀,这正是她这个角色所需要的所有品质。